May 15 2006
An Ordinary Antique Rug Becomes an Interior Design Statement
The imperfect antique rug becomes the perfect design statement! Antique rugs are valued for different reasons. There is the antique rug that is in pristine condition, and truly representative of its style, whether it be a Kazak, Shirvan, Heriz, Sultanabad etc. Then there is the rug that does not meet certain standards, but with a tea wash you can achieve what is desirable in today’s style.
Muted colors are desirable, faded blues and beiges to tan. The deeper colors are eliminated with the wash giving you a rug that is very desirable in the world of interior design. You take an average antique rug, and make it very desirable. It would never be a museum piece, but designers have made it today’s look.
by Joan Guryan
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